The Managing Director of Platform Petroleum, Engr. John Anim, has underscored the urgent need for Africa to build a self-sufficient and sustainable energy future. In his speech titled “Achieving African Energy Security – The Critical Role of Cross-Sector Collaboration,” during…
NNPC, SPDC donate $1m to Borno flood victims
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC JV) – Operator of the NNPC Limited, SPDC, TotalEnergies and Nigerian Agip Oil Company Joint Venture– has, announced the donation of US$1 million to support efforts to provide relief to over…
EPE LG Offers Free Health Screening To Combat Tuberculosis, Hypertension, Others
In a bid to combat the spread of tuberculosis (TB), hypertension, diabetes and other health-related issues, the Chairman of Epe Local Government of Lagos State, Nigeria, Princess Surah Animashaun has organised a free health screening exercise for residents of Epe…
Lagos State Champions Africa’s Health Security: Experts Advocate for Increased Investment and Public Engagement at One Health Conference
On the second day of the 10th African Conference on One Health and Biosecurity, prominent figures, including former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, Health Commissioner Professor Akin Abayomi, and GET Consortium Chief Operating Officer Dr. Ayodotun Bobadoye, emphasized the urgent…
Strengthening Africa’s Biosecurity: Lagos Hosts Key Conference on Health Threat Readiness
…10th African One Health and Biosecurity Conference Addresses Pandemic Preparedness It was the largest gathering, in recent times, of global experts, policymakers and stakeholders as the Global Emerging Pathogens Treatment (GET) Consortium, in partnership with Lagos State hosted the 10th…
LASG Extends Free Hypertension, Diabetes Screening Campaign By Two Weeks
… Residents Encouraged to Utilise Extension for Better Health The Lagos State Government has extended its ongoing free hypertension and diabetes screening campaign, tagged: “Know Your Numbers, Control Your Numbers,” by two weeks, to now run until Sunday, 17th November…
Lagos Partners NEMSAS To Tackle Maternal Mortality Through Remsat Programme
In a bid to combat maternal mortality and improve access to emergency healthcare services in hard-to-reach and underserved areas in Lagos, the Ministry of Health and the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) have joined forces under the…
NDDC to Assist 17 Flood-Affected Communities in Rivers and Bayelsa
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has launched a channelization project aimed at alleviating flooding in 17 communities across Rivers and Bayelsa states. According to the commission, work has already begun along Kolo Creek, covering communities from Okarki-Otuogidi in Rivers…
USAID Nigeria Mission Director Tours Lekki Waterworks Ahead of Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation Efforts
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Nigeria Mission Director, Ms. Melissa Jones, on Friday, 1st November 2024, visited Lagos Water Corporation Lekki Waterworks facility prior to the commencement of rehabilitation of water infrastructure. The Director was received by…
LAGOS Holds Five-Day Intensive Workshop To Harmonize Y2025 Health Plans Across MDAS
….As State Health Sector Gears Up for Unified 2025 Strategic Goals The Lagos State Ministry of Health has convened the Year 2025 Lagos State Health Sector Annual Operational Harmonization Workshop, aimed at aligning the 2025 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) across…
